Business Development Officer

Vacancy Notice

Business Development Officer

Duty Station:               Xiengkhouang Province

Duration:                       As soon as possible up to 30 April 2025 (project is ended, but there is possibly for project extension).

The Organization

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is an INGO with an active global network in more than 115 countries around the world. As part of the global network, ADRA Lao PDR is working in rural communities in the sectors of Livelihoods, Agriculture, Health, and Climate Change Mitigation. In times of crisis, ADRA is responding to disasters through the Network support and in close collaboration with local authorities. Since 1992, ADRA Laos has implemented over 150 projects in 14 provinces.

The Job

ADRA is seeking to recruit a Business Development Officer for our project, Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods Initiative (SARLI) based in Xiengkhouang Province. The Business Development Officer will perform a variety of technical and administrative functions including implementation, coordination, and mobilization of farmer organizations to increase product value, link to sustainable business markets, and have improved livelihoods, using a market led production approach.

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, economics, marketing, agriculture, development, or relevant field of study, Master highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience of 3+ years in business planning and management, microfinance
• Previous experience supporting small producer groups or microenterprises, highly desirable.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and experience in market analysis, business planning, economic development, value chains.
• Demonstrated experience in government relations and writing high quality reports, essential.
• Proven skills in making sound decisions, problem solving, conflict resolution, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Display a positive attitude and have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; fluent in Lao language; with Khmu, Hmong and English language highly regarded
• Proficiency in MS Office software programs.

Your application should include the following:

• Cover letter stating motivation for the job.
• Your updated CV includes 3 referees.
• Expected salary and availability date.

Please follow the link to apply: 

https://forms.gle/k2ZM9EBbpmPG7MYs7

The applications deadline would be 4 September 2024.

Please note that we can only contact shortlisted candidates for interviews which will be scheduled for the second week of September 2024.